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ne·o·na·tal

[nee-oh-neyt-l]
adjective
of or pertaining to newborn children.

Origin:
1900–05; neo- + natal

ne·o·na·tal·ly, adverb
post·ne·o·na·tal, adjective
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Example Sentences
  • Neonatal hypothyroidism is decreased thyroid hormone production in a newborn.
  • Her infant required months in a neonatal intensive-care unit and multiple surgeries.
  • Only one of the studies used showed a big increase in neonatal deaths.
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neonatal (ˌniːəʊˈneɪtəl)
 
adj
of or relating to newborn children, esp in the first week of life and up to four weeks old
 
neo'natally
 
adv

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neonatal ne·o·na·tal (nē'ō-nāt'l)
adj.
Of or relating to the first 28 days of an infant's life.

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